Beyoncé's BeyGOOD Foundation has awarded $25,000 to Camp HBCYouth, a summer program that brings students in kindergarten through fifth grade onto HBCU campuses, including UNCF-member institutions Spelman College, Morehouse College and Clark Atlanta University. The grant will help the camp reach more children, hire more HBCU students and keep costs within reach for families. #UNCF #HBCU #BeyGOOD
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UNCF (United Negro College Fund) is the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization. During its 80-year existence, UNCF has raised more than $6 billion and helped more than 500,000 students not just attend college, but thrive, graduate and become leaders. To serve youth, the community and the nation, UNCF supports students’ education and development through scholarships and other programs, supports and strengthens its 37 member colleges and universities, and advocates for the importance of minority education and college readiness. While totaling only 3% of all colleges and universities, UNCF institutions and other historically Black colleges and universities are highly effective, awarding 15% of bachelor’s degrees, 5% of master’s degrees, 10% of doctoral degrees and 19% of all STEM degrees earned by Black students in higher education. UNCF administers more than 400 programs, including scholarship, internship and fellowship, mentoring, summer enrichment, and curriculum and faculty development programs. Today, UNCF supports more than 50,000 students at over 1,100 colleges and universities across the country. Its logo features the UNCF torch of leadership in education and its widely recognized trademark, ‟A mind is a terrible thing to waste.”® Learn more at UNCF.org or for continuous updates and news, follow UNCF on Instagram at @UNCF.
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- 1944
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- Fundraising, Scholarships, Internships, Fellowships, Program Management, Public Policy and Government Affairs, and Advocacy
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Founded in 1897, Voorhees University was created to educate Black students and prepare them for self-sufficiency, leadership and service. At just 23, African American educator Elizabeth Evelyn Wright founded Voorhees. Today, Tiger Nation carries that spirit of possibility forward. What is one campus tradition everyone should experience? Tell us in the comments. Visit https://lnkd.in/eDBweV5k to learn more. #UNCFMEETTHE36 #HBCU #UNCF #HBCUMade #UNCFMemberInstitution
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Founded in 1898, Miles College was created to educate Black students and prepare them for leadership, service and professional life. Golden Bears can study AI, e-gaming, music production and more. Tag someone who needs to know this HBCU. Visit https://lnkd.in/e6BgfCqH to learn more. #UNCFMEETTHE36 #HBCU #UNCF #HBCUMade #UNCFMemberInstitution
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New funding will support HBCU research, STEM education, and preparation for emerging careers. Our October roundup highlights more than $26 million in grants and commitments supporting these efforts and other campus priorities. Highlights include genomic research at Tuskegee University, a UNCF-member institution, and automated laboratory research at Morehouse College, a UNCF-member institution. Explore the carousel to see the projects and partnerships behind the funding. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eHkif6Qu #uncf #uncfhbcunews #hbcunews #news #hbcugrants
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Founded in 1894, Texas College was created to provide higher education for Black students through the Christian Methodist Episcopal tradition. Last year, the college's choir welcomed Mizzy, a rapper featured on Netflix’s Rhythm + Flow. Students and alumni, what makes your school feel like home? Tell us below. Visit https://lnkd.in/e3R-9QcP to learn more. #UNCFMEETTHE36 #HBCU #UNCF #HBCUMade #UNCFMemberInstitution
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Help students in your network turn a scholarship opportunity into a completed application. The UNCF opportunities featured here have October 29 and 30 deadlines, including support for degree completion, future educators, and students pursuing technical certifications. Eligibility varies by program. Faculty, advisors, alumni, and mentors: share this reminder with students you support. Encourage them to review the requirements and submit every required document before the deadline. Explore opportunities and apply: https://lnkd.in/gCR2chc #uncf #uncfscholarships #hbcu #finaid
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Founded in 1873, Wiley University was created to educate formerly enslaved people and develop students through a Christian liberal arts tradition. Wiley’s Wildcats celebrate over 150 years of preparing students to speak with purpose and lead with courage. Save this post and share it with a future HBCU student. Visit https://lnkd.in/e3HwfYhe to learn more. #UNCFMEETTHE36 #HBCU #UNCF #HBCUMade #UNCFMemberInstitution
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Celebrating powerful partnerships in higher education! More than 600 community, education, faith, and business leaders gathered at the New Orleans Mayor’s Masked Ball to support scholarships for local HBCU students. We want to extend a sincere thank you to our presenting sponsor, Hyatt Regency New Orleans, for 13 years of unwavering support. Over the course of this partnership, the Ball has raised more than $10 million to expand educational opportunity and advance the UNCF mission. Congratulations to Hyatt Regency New Orleans on 50 years of excellence, and thank you for dedicating your 50 Days of Service to helping our students achieve their academic dreams. Via Hyatt Regency New Orleans
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Founded in 1865, Virginia Union University was created to educate formerly enslaved people and train ministers, teachers and leaders for a changing nation. Virginia Union brings more than 160 years of HBCU history and Panther pride to Richmond, VA. Alumni and students, drop your class year and a favorite campus memory. Visit https://lnkd.in/eyKRyBUT to learn more. #UNCFMEETTHE36 #HBCU #UNCF #HBCUMade #UNCFMemberInstitution
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Maurice E. Jenkins, Jr., UNCF Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer, will make a guest appearance on “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 9:15am ET to discuss a new partnership with UNCF and Urban One that reimagines the iconic One Voyage Experience cruise as it marks its 25th year of music, culture and community at sea. https://lnkd.in/epWUdEEU A recording of the interview will be shared afterward on UNCF’s social media page. #UNCF #RICKYSMILEY #ONEVOYAGE #TUNEIN
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